Free D-MSS-DS-23 Sample Questions — Dell Midrange Storage Solutions Design 2023

Dell Midrange Storage Solutions Design 2023 (D-MSS-DS-23) is a specialist-level Dell certification exam. The blueprint splits the exam across 5 domains, starting with Midrange Storage Architecture, Solution Design, Implementation Planning. On exam day you face around 65 questions in 90 minutes, in formats such as multiple choice. The 20 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The D-MSS-DS-23 is rated medium in difficulty, and most candidates prepare with at least 12 months of hands-on experience. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 20 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 65+ question PDF.

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Question 1

On what host operating systems can the Grab tool run?

  • A. Linux, macOS, and Tru64
  • B. Windows, UNIX, and ESXi
  • C. OS/390, Windows, and Linux
  • D. ESXi, ChromeOS, and OS/390
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Correct Answer:
B. Windows, UNIX, and ESXi
Question 2

A solution architect notices the PowerSizer is translating File Operations into IOPS for cluster and appliance summary details. IOPS are not impacting the summary MiB/s. What is the cause of this issue?

  • A. File Operations was not entered. MiB/s was not entered
  • B. File Operations was entered. MiB/s was entered
  • C. File Operations was not entered. MiB/s was entered
  • D. File Operations was entered. MiB/s was not entered
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Correct Answer:
D. File Operations was entered. MiB/s was not entered
Question 3

Which two attributes characterize I/O workloads for sizing the PowerStore storage solution? (Choose two.)

  • A. Extent of Serialization
  • B. Read vs. Write ratios
  • C. CloudIQ Reporting
  • D. Random vs. Sequential I/O
  • E. Splitting of Workloads
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Correct Answer:
B. Read vs. Write ratios
Question 4

Which two options are minimum requirements for PowerSizer Block workloads? (Choose two.)

  • A. Capacity Growth
  • B. Effective Capacity
  • C. Spilt Workload
  • D. Performance Growth
  • E. Performance
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Correct Answer:
  • B. Effective Capacity
  • E. Performance
Question 5

Which tool can be used for proactive monitoring and anomalies detection for a Unity environment?

  • A. CloudIQ
  • B. InsightIQ
  • C. ArrayconfigAnalyzer
  • D. Unisphere
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Correct Answer:
A. CloudIQ
Question 6

Which sizer option supports configuration of a Midrange solution with hybrid dynamic pools?

  • A. System Designer
  • B. Simple Performance
  • C. Quick Configuration
  • D. Advanced Performance
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Correct Answer:
A. System Designer
Question 7

What is the maximum number of thin clones per base LUN within Dell Unity XT?

  • A. 32
  • B. 16
  • C. 24
  • D. 12
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Correct Answer:
B. 16
Question 8

What is the minimum number of drives in a RAID 5 dynamic pool?

  • A. 9
  • B. 10
  • C. 6
  • D. 5
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Correct Answer:
C. 6
Question 9

What are the default DRR values in the PowerStore sizing tool for block and file workloads?

  • A. Block = 2:1 - File = 2:1
  • B. Block = 4:1 - File = 4:1
  • C. Block = 1:1 - File = 1:1
  • D. Block = 4:1 - File = 2:1
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Correct Answer:
D. Block = 4:1 - File = 2:1
Question 10

What environmental reports can be generated using My Work?

  • A. Interoperability and Migration Readiness
  • B. Deployment Workbook and Migration Readiness
  • C. Switch Migration and Interoperability
  • D. Host Configuration and Switch Migration
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Correct Answer:
A. Interoperability and Migration Readiness
Question 11

Which Dell PowerStore supported media devices carry a FIPS Type D certification?

  • A. SAS HDD, NVMe SSD, NVMe SCM, and SAS SSD
  • B. SAS SCM, NVMe SSD, and NVRAM
  • C. SAS SSD, NVMe SSD, NVMe SCM, and NVRAM
  • D. NVMe SCM, NVMe SSD, and SAS SSD
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Correct Answer:
C. SAS SSD, NVMe SSD, NVMe SCM, and NVRAM
Question 12

What are two guidelines for optimal performance when planning and sizing a Midrange storage solution? (Choose two.)

  • A. Maximize Flash Drive Capacity
  • B. Maximize NVMe NVRAM Capacity
  • C. Consolidate Workloads
  • D. Design for Resilience
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Correct Answer:
D. Design for Resilience
Question 13

Which two options allow the collection of telemetry files when evaluating an existing Dell Unity XT system configuration? (Choose two.)

  • A. UEMCLI
  • B. unity_service_data collects
  • C. unity_telemetry_data collects
  • D. PSTCLI
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Correct Answer:
  • A. UEMCLI
  • B. unity_service_data collects
Question 14

Which two workload parameters are required to proceed with sizing for a PowerStore solution? (Choose two.)

  • A. Response time
  • B. Data reduction ratio
  • C. IOPS
  • D. Effective Capacity
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Correct Answer:
  • C. IOPS
  • D. Effective Capacity
Question 15

When designing a system to support Oracle OLAP Workload for a new customer with no I/O details, what are the default selections for the I/O profile input in sizer?

  • A. Sequential Read: 80% at 8 KiB - Sequential Write: 20% at 8 KiB
  • B. Random Read: 70% at 8 KiB - Random Write: 30% at 8 KiB
  • C. Sequential Read: 70% at 8 KiB - Sequential Write: 30% at 8 KiB
  • D. Random Read: 50% at 32 KiB - Random Write: 50% at 32 KiB
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Correct Answer:
A. Sequential Read: 80% at 8 KiB - Sequential Write: 20% at 8 KiB
Question 16

Which parameters can be defined when sizing a Dell Unity XT solution using the Simple Performance method?

  • A. Write size (KB) Initial capacity (TB)
  • B. Days hot - Number of LUNs
  • C. Read size (KB) Target IOPS
  • D. Application workload type - Yearly growth rate (%)
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Correct Answer:
C. Read size (KB) Target IOPS
Question 17

A customer has a data center with applications running on 16 volumes that are presented from a Dell Unity XT system. They want to design a DR site within metro distance with zero RPO using storage-based replication. According to Dell best practices, which design approach minimizes the impact on storage performance?

  • A. Use multiple ports per controller for replication
  • B. Create the synchronous replication session before filling the source storage object with data
  • C. Include a Flash tier in a hybrid pool where synchronous replication is active
  • D. Use Thick volumes within the replication group
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Correct Answer:
B. Create the synchronous replication session before filling the source storage object with data
Question 18

The CPU utilization in a Dell Unity XT system is currently at 68%. What is the level of CPU utilization?

  • A. Low Utilization
  • B. High Utilization
  • C. Extremely High Utilization
  • D. Normal Utilization
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Correct Answer:
D. Normal Utilization
Question 19

A technical architect is designing a Dell Unity XT 480 using the System Designer option of Sizer. What is the recommended minimum amount of Flash that they should specify?

  • A. 5%
  • B. 15%
  • C. 10%
  • D. 7%
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Correct Answer:
A. 5%
Question 20

What is done during the preconfigure step of a PowerStore block import migration?

  • A. Network connectivity is set up
  • B. Source system is added to the PowerStore
  • C. Destination volume is created
  • D. Import schedule is set
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Correct Answer:
B. Source system is added to the PowerStore

D-MSS-DS-23 sample questions FAQ

Are these D-MSS-DS-23 sample questions from the real exam?

No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the Dell Midrange Storage Solutions Design 2023 exam, which contains around 65 questions. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.

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This page includes 20 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 65+ questions.

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Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.

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